Sustainability

COP29: Progress or cop out?

COP29: Progress or cop out?

By Oliver Morrison

The newly agreed COP29 finance deal could present opportunities for the agri-tech sector – particularly concerning carbon credits – but much remains up in the air.

Regenerative agriculture is transforming farming for Kenyan women

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Regenerative agriculture is transforming farming for Kenyan women

By Libby Plumb, head of communications for Farm Africa

In sub-Saharan Africa, the female share of the agricultural labour force is the highest in the world. The charity Farm Africa – whose work stretches across Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, DRC and Kenya – is training farmers to develop the agricultural and...

ADM: Positive, but room for improvement

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ADM: Positive, but room for improvement

By Harry Holmes

ADM's sustainability efforts are a competitive advantage and foundational to its purpose and growth strategy. But the company acknowledges areas for improvement, particularly in safety performance. Additionally, the agribusiness giant recognises the...

Global ag majors unite to halve on-farm food losses by 2030

Global ag majors unite to halve on-farm food losses by 2030

By Oliver Morrison

Smallholder farmers are set to receive training, resources and financing to increase the share of food that reaches the market in a new initiative that aims to help companies meet sustainability commitments and futureproof supply chains.

Sainsbury’s embraces agroforestry to cut carbon emissions

Sainsbury’s embraces agroforestry to cut carbon emissions

By Oliver Morrison

With only an estimated 3.3% of the UK’s farmed area currently practicing agroforestry, the supermarket has launched a new agroforestry initiative aiming to boost agroforestry adoption and help farmers integrate trees effectively while maintaining other...

What’s behind Nespresso's regen ag honey launch?

What’s behind Nespresso's regen ag honey launch?

By Oliver Morrison

The Nestle-subsidiary has just unveiled its first ever honey products in the US in a move that illustrates the key potential benefits of regenerative agriculture for FMCGs: premium taste and supply chain sustainability.

NGOs push Bunge for stronger measures on deforestation

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NGOs push Bunge for stronger measures on deforestation

By Maria Fortunato

Agribusiness giant Bunge has announced progress towards eliminating deforestation from its supply chains by 2025 in its 2024 Global Sustainability Report. But critics remain unconvinced.

Sweaty cows offer solution to food security woes

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Sweaty cows offer solution to food security woes

By Gwen Ridler

Sweaty cows could help solve a number of global warming related food security issues, according to new research by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).

Sustainable aquaculture: Mowi, BioMar and policy shapers on solutions

Blue Food Innovation Summit, London

Sustainable aquaculture: Mowi, BioMar and policy shapers on solutions

By Jane Byrne

The opening session of the Blue Food Innovation event in London last week centered around the need for sustainable aquaculture innovation to address climate change, responsible feed sourcing and measuring, the social licence to operate, and consumer...

Climate change & wine: A global map of changing wine regions

Climate change & wine: A global map of changing wine regions

By Rachel Arthur

Climate change could create dramatic shifts in where wine is produced: making vineyards unsustainable in some regions, but opening up new opportunities in others. Researchers have mapped how the global distribution of vineyards is likely to change.

Croptimistic: Soil mapping start-up makes promising start

Sustainability Report Card, Part 5

Croptimistic: Soil mapping start-up makes promising start

By CM Tay

Canada-based Croptimistic has published its inaugural sustainability report detailing promising information on its product and service offerings and commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

How multiomics is supporting agricultural analysis

How multiomics is supporting agricultural analysis

By Oliver Morrison

Science continues to explore new ways to make agriculture more efficient in the modern world, taking a thorough approach to research and leaving nothing off of the table, including the impact of climate change. Here, we talk with Partha Banerjee, PhD,...